The 1980s Quiz

Who was elected President of the United States in 1980?

• George Bush

• Ronald Reagan

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Saddam Hussein

What did Ronald Reagan believe would help people more than government programs?

• Increased taxes

• Deregulation to help businesses

• More government spending

• Higher tariffs

How many more people had jobs at the end of Reagan's term compared to when he took office?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 25 million

What caused the highest deficit America ever had during Reagan's presidency?

• Increased military spending

• Decreased taxes

• Increased healthcare spending

• Increased education spending

Who was the Soviet leader that worked to end the Cold War?

• George Bush

• Ronald Reagan

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Saddam Hussein

In what year did Reagan and Gorbachev first meet to talk about the arms race?

• 1983

• 1984

• 1985

• 1986

What significant event happened in 1988?

• Ronald Reagan was elected President

• The Soviet Union invaded Kuwait

• George Bush was elected President

• The Cold War began

Who invaded Kuwait in 1990?

• George Bush

• Ronald Reagan

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Saddam Hussein

What was the outcome of the Persian Gulf War in 1991?

• Iraq took over Kuwait

• The coalition forces won

• The Cold War resumed

• The Soviet Union grew stronger

What was the main reason for the Soviet Union's trouble in the 1980s?

• Lack of military power

• Economic issues

• Political instability

• Natural disasters